As a kid growing up in South Philly, Ernest Evans was a natural entertainer. As a small boy, he vowed to go into show business, and by 11 had formed a street corner harmony group. As a teen, Evans was ...

Whether Checker should have gone in decades ago has long been a debate among the rock cognoscenti, even as it felt like the Rock Hall’s board was unlikelier than ever to even reconsider the question.

Fans were blown away by his energy.

Chubby Checker, the legendary rock and roll performer who taught America to dance the Twist, will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In July, the Rock Hall awarded Checker his trophy at ...